The Malaysian embassy is resuming its operations in Baghdad. The announcement was made by Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein during a press conference following a meeting with his Malaysian counterpart, Zambry Abdul Kadir.
"Malaysia has made the decision to reopen its embassy in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad," - from Shafaq News quoted Hussein as saying - "This marks a significant step for Malaysia, as we are committed to reestablishing diplomatic relations between our two countries."
During the discussions, the Iraqi foreign minister emphasized that both sides explored avenues to facilitate the mutual issuance of visas for their respective citizens.
Furthermore, Hussein urged Malaysian corporations to consider investing in the Iraqi economy, underlining that Baghdad offers significant opportunities in this realm. The Arab nation also expressed its aspirations to successfully enter the Malaysian oil market and promote its products there.
The Malaysian embassy in Baghdad suspended its operations in March 2003, in the midst of the US invasion of Iraq. Just before embarking on his visit to Iraq, Zambry Abdul Kadir released a statement expressing optimism about the prospective reopening of the Malaysian diplomatic mission in Baghdad. The Malaysian authorities have highlighted their anticipation that the reestablishment of diplomatic ties with the Arab republic will yield positive effects on both the economy and investment.
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Based on materials from TASS